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Uganda’s HIV Mother-to-Child Crisis | Uganda News
New data from Uganda reveals a troubling shift: breastfeeding is now the top route for HIV transmission from mothers to children, driving nearly three-quarters of new pediatric infections. While national mother-to-child transmission rates are falling, the Busoga region lags far behind, with low care engagement and missed prenatal visits undermining progress. Many moms start treatment late, skip follow-ups, or deliver outside health facilities — missing vital screenings and infant prophylaxis. Compounding issues include gaps in syphilis and hepatitis B treatment, and insufficient DNA PCR…
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